Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Kyocera TASKalfa 3501i Laser A3 vs Kyocera TASKalfa 5501i Laser A3

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  • 73specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 65identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • TASKalfa 3501i Laser A3:35 ppm
    • TASKalfa 5501i Laser A3:55 ppm
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)
    • TASKalfa 3501i Laser A3:17 ppm
    • TASKalfa 5501i Laser A3:27 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • TASKalfa 3501i Laser A3:4.7 s
    • TASKalfa 5501i Laser A3:3.2 s
  • Scanning
    • TASKalfa 3501i Laser A3:Mono scanning
    • TASKalfa 5501i Laser A3:Colour scanning
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • TASKalfa 3501i Laser A3:48.8 dB
    • TASKalfa 5501i Laser A3:51.4 dB
  • Sound power level (standby)
    • TASKalfa 3501i Laser A3:33.2 dB
    • TASKalfa 5501i Laser A3:36.1 dB
  • Power consumption (average operating)
    • TASKalfa 3501i Laser A3:660 W
    • TASKalfa 5501i Laser A3:890 W

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Comparison of 3501i, 5501i
79 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyLaserLaser
PrintingMono printingMono printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution black600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs35 ppm55 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Differs17 ppm27 ppm
Warm-up time23 s23 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs4.7 s3.2 s
Copyingidentical
CopyingMono copyingMono copying
Duplex copyingYesYes
Maximum copy resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Maximum number of copies999 copies999 copies
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
N-in-1 copy function (N=)2, 42, 4
PC free copyingYesYes
Scanning1 differ
ScanningDiffersMono scanningColour scanning
Duplex scanningYesYes
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scan areaA3 (297 x 420)A3 (297 x 420)
Scan toE-mail, FTP, USBE-mail, FTP, USB
Scan speed (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 ppm
Scan speed (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 ppm
Image formats supportedJPG, TIFJPG, TIF
Faxidentical
FaxingMono faxingMono faxing
Duplex faxingYesYes
Fax resolution (black)200 x 100 DPI200 x 100 DPI
Fax transmission speed3 sec/page3 sec/page
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory12 MB12 MB
Fax coding methodsJBIG, MH, MMR, MRJBIG, MH, MMR, MR
Features1 differ
Digital senderNoNo
Number of print cartridges11
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Page description languagesDiffersMicrosoft XPS, PCL 5c, PCL 6, PCL XL, PostScript 3Microsoft XPS, PCL 5c, PCL 6, PCL XL
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input trays33
Total input capacity1150 sheets1150 sheets
Total output capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayYesYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Paper input typeCassette, Paper trayCassette, Paper tray
Maximum output capacity4300 sheets4300 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one7650 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA3A3
Maximum print size297 x 420 mm297 x 420 mm
Paper tray media typesBanner, Envelopes, Plain paperBanner, Envelopes, Plain paper
Multi-purpose tray media typesPlain paperPlain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A3, A4A3, A4
Paper tray media weight60 - 220 g/m²60 - 220 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight60 - 300 g/m²60 - 300 g/m²
Duplex media weight60 - 256 g/m²60 - 256 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Performance2 differ
Internal memory2048 MB2048 MB
Internal storage capacity160 GB160 GB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor familyPMC-SierraPMC-Sierra
Processor modelP1022P1022
Processor frequency800 MHz800 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48.8 dB51.4 dB
Sound power level (standby)Differs33.2 dB36.1 dB
Designidentical
Product colourGreyGrey
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Power1 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs660 W890 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)1.8 W1.8 W
Power consumption (standby)170 W170 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width668 mm668 mm
Depth767 mm767 mm
Height747 mm747 mm
Weight82 kg82 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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